[Fr. Frank]

So far, uship bids are running around $2500-$2800, mostly. Some of them are ludicrous. The very first bid was for $4200, but he said I had to book within the hour as he was leaving home and wouldn't be able to contact me thereafter. I respectfully declined.

I have already pulled this single-axle trailer empty over 500 miles to help someone else move their boat, so I know I generally get 15.9-16.1 mpg at 55-60 mph. 53 gallons up
I figure fuel economy pulling this boat on a single axle trailer should be similar to or better than what I used to get pulling the Fishalot II on a tandem trailer with the same F250 diesel truck, about 12.5-13.0 mpg at 55-60 mph. 66 gallons comin back
That works out to about 120 gallons of fuel, RT, plus my "fudge factor" of 15% = 140 gallons x $4.00 per gallon average = $560 in fuel costs.
Add in 4 nights in a motel, $65 per night average, or another $260 (with my Clarion clergy discount).
5 days of on-the-road meals for my wife and I = $200.
Tolls & Miscellaneous expenses $180.
Total = $1200 not counting my time.

If my wife insists on a day touristing in Mass, add 25% to that total to reach $1500. [at least ]